Who should replace Koke?
CM/CDMAtlético Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKoke's profile ↗
Koke is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Atlético Madrid in La Liga, with 34 appearances, 2 goals, and 2 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Koke, Hakan Çalhanoğlu from Inter, with a fit score of 85/100, is a strong option, alongside Maximilian Arnold from VfL Wolfsburg, who has a fit score of 81/100. Both players offer a tactical fit that aligns closely with Koke's playing style.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aleix Garcíasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 29 | €21m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Maximilian Arnoldsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 32 | €2.8m | 94 | 81 |
| 3 | Aleksandar Pavlovićsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 22 | €96m | 94 | 81 |
| 4 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Luka Modrićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 41 | €3.8m | 93 | 81 |
| 6 | Joshua Kimmichsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €38m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Angelo Stillersimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €46m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €11m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 32 | €900k | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Koke
≈ 100% Koke · strong: Accurate long balls, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Koke · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Koke · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Koke?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Aleix García (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) does the closest job to Koke, at 94/100 on profile. Maximilian Arnold and Aleksandar Pavlović follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Koke?
Yes — Maximilian Arnold (VfL Wolfsburg) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €2.8m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Koke?
Doppel learns Koke's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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